LEDMAX IP4-X Air-Cooled UV LED Curing System
Air-cooled UV LED curing with modular emitter lengths and application-specific system configuration.
LEDMAX IP4-X is an air-cooled UV LED curing system designed for printing, packaging, converting and industrial applications requiring compact integration, configurable curing widths and controlled UV output.
Multiple emitter lengths, 1% power adjustment, user-replaceable LED boards and machine-control options allow Prime UV-IR to configure the system around the production line rather than forcing the application into a fixed lamp format.
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UV LED Curing for Applications Requiring More Output in a Compact Format
Some production environments require the integration advantages of an air-cooled UV LED system while also demanding greater UV output at close working distances.
LEDMAX IP4-X is rated at up to 18 W/cm at a 5 mm working distance and is available in multiple emitter lengths from 77 mm to 527 mm.
That combination gives Prime the flexibility to configure curing width and output around the machine, substrate, chemistry and production requirements.
Key Outcomes
Integrate UV LED curing without a dedicated water-cooling loop.
Select emitter lengths around the required curing width.
Deliver up to 18 W/cm at a 5 mm working distance.
Adjust UV output in 1% increments.
Replace LED boards at the system level when service is required.
Integrate controls using standard or optional PLC platforms.
Add nitrogen inerting or chilled plate/roller configurations where required.
Application-Engineered UV LED Integration
UV LED curing performance depends on more than peak irradiance.
Prime evaluates the production equipment, UV chemistry, substrate, working distance, curing width, desired line speed, available footprint and controls requirements before recommending an IP4-X configuration.
That application review informs decisions such as:
emitter length
UV output
lamp placement
controls integration
nitrogen inerting
chilled roller or plate requirements
service access
replacement strategy
The result is a curing system configured around the production environment rather than selected solely from a product specification table.
Configure the Curing Width Around the Machine
Multiple Emitter Lengths for Flexible Integration
LEDMAX IP4-X is available in emitter lengths including:
77 mm
152 mm
227 mm
302 mm
377 mm
452 mm
527 mm
The range of available lengths gives OEMs, printers, converters and industrial users more flexibility when matching the curing system to machine width and available installation space.
Instead of forcing every application into the same fixed lamp size, Prime can select an emitter length appropriate to the production environment.
Air-Cooled UV LED Architecture
UV LED Curing Without a Water-Cooling Loop
LEDMAX IP4-X uses air cooling rather than an external water-cooling circuit.
For compatible applications, this can reduce the amount of cooling infrastructure that must be integrated around the curing system.
That can make the IP4-X a practical fit for OEM equipment, retrofit applications and production lines where machine space or utilities make water cooling less desirable
UV Output at Close Working Distance
LEDMAX IP4-X is rated at up to 18 W/cm at a 5 mm working distance.
The system is intended for applications where the UV source can be positioned relatively close to the substrate and where concentrated UV energy is required across the active curing width.
Actual curing performance depends on variables including:
UV chemistry
substrate
line speed
lamp-to-substrate distance
emitter length
process configuration
395 nm UV LED Emission
UV Output Designed Around Compatible Chemistry
The standard IP4-X specification uses 395 nm UV LED emission.
Prime can evaluate the UV chemistry, substrate and production conditions during system specification to determine whether the IP4-X platform is appropriate for the application.
User-Replaceable LED Boards
Serviceability Built Into the System
LEDMAX IP4-X uses user-replaceable UV LED boards, giving maintenance teams a service path at the board level rather than treating the entire curing cassette as a single replace-only component.
For production environments where serviceability and equipment life matter, that can simplify maintenance planning and help keep the installed system productive over time.
Control Output in 1% Increments
Adjust UV Output as Production Conditions Change
LEDMAX IP4-X supports UV power adjustment in 1% increments.
That gives operators more precise control over system output as jobs, substrates, coatings or other operating conditions change.
Multiple-zone capability can also be incorporated where required by the application.
Controls Designed Around Production
Integrate UV LED Controls With the Machine
LEDMAX IP4-X uses a standard Beckhoff PLC and Prime Premier 7-inch HMI.
Optional PLC configurations are available for applications requiring alternative plant or OEM control architectures.
Remote maintenance access can also be incorporated, allowing Prime technical personnel to review operating conditions and assist with troubleshooting when remote access is enabled.
Remote Access Available
Remote system access can support technical review and troubleshooting without requiring every service issue to begin with an onsite visit.
Where LEDMAX IP4-X Fits
Applications
LEDMAX IP4-X can be configured for UV LED curing across printing, packaging, converting and industrial applications where close working distance, modular emitter length and air-cooled integration are important.
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UV LED curing for digital printing platforms where compact lamp placement and concentrated UV output are required close to the substrate.
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Flexible emitter lengths support integration into packaging and converting equipment with varying production widths and machine layouts.
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Applicable to variable-data, direct-mail and other digital print applications using compatible UV-curable inks or coatings.
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Configurable UV LED integration for compatible security-printing applications.
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IP4-X can also be evaluated for spot curing, 3D and other industrial processes requiring concentrated UV energy in a compact air-cooled format.
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The system can be considered for compatible printing applications where UV LED curing is integrated near the substrate and the required emission range matches the chemistry.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | LEDMAX IP4-X |
|---|---|
| UV Technology | UV LED |
| Cooling Method | Air cooled |
| Standard UV Emission | 395 nm |
| Maximum Power | 18 W/cm at 5 mm |
| Emitter Lengths | 77, 152, 227, 302, 377, 452, 527 mm |
| Multiple Zones | Yes |
| UV LED Board | User replaceable |
| Width | 136 mm |
| Height | 270 mm |
| Length | Variable |
| Power Adjustment | 1% increments |
| Power Driver | Solid-state DC |
| Remote Maintenance Access | Yes |
| UV Measurement | Spot |
| Standard PLC | Beckhoff |
| HMI | Prime Premier 7 in. |
| Compliance | RoHS, CE |
Available Options
Configure LEDMAX IP4-X around the production application with available options including:
Nitrogen-inerted UV
Chilled plate or roller
Alternative PLC configurations
Emitter-length options
Power-range configurations
UV emission-range configurations
Support Beyond Installation
Support for the Life of the System
Prime's involvement continues after installation and startup.
Customers have access to technical support, remote diagnostics, OEM replacement components and controls expertise throughout the operating life of the equipment.
The IP4-X’s user-replaceable LED boards also provide a defined service path at the component level, while Prime can assist with controls, replacement parts and other system updates as production requirements change.
Talk Through Your Application
Is LEDMAX IP4-X the Right Fit for Your Equipment?
UV chemistry, curing width, working distance, output requirements, machine footprint and controls integration all affect UV LED system selection.
Talk with a Prime application specialist about the production environment and determine whether LEDMAX IP4-X — or another Prime UV LED configuration — is the appropriate fit.
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